# Middle School Principal (2027-2028) **Company**: Zeta **Location**: New York City, NY **Work arrangement**: onsite **Experience**: senior **Job type**: full-time **Salary**: $125,000–$180,000 **Category**: Education **Industry**: Education **Apply**: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/zetacharterschools/jobs/7996010003?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_21a9b05c-899 ## Description Are you ready to help build the next chapter of educational excellence? At Zeta, we pursue an unprecedented combination of high academic achievement and social-emotional development for our students. We are searching for a Middle School Principal with a proven track record of setting a bold vision, building a high-performing team, and driving exceptional student outcomes in a rigorous, joyful, and caring school community where every student and adult thrives. **The role at a glance** Role: Middle School Principal Start date: July 2027 or sooner, based on Zeta's immediate hiring needs and your availability Location: Bronx, Upper Manhattan, or Queens Work model: Fully on-site in New York City Salary range: $125,000–$180,000 Reports to: Network School Manager **Who you are** You bring: - A Bachelor’s degree - A minimum of 2 years of experience serving as a Principal or senior school leader, with ultimate responsibility for leading and developing high-performing teams - A minimum of 3 years of classroom teaching experience - Deep alignment with Zeta’s mission and an unwavering belief in every student’s potential - A proven track record of using data to drive strong, measurable school-wide academic outcomes, close instructional gaps, set goals, and adjust course when needed - Deep instructional expertise and a clear vision for excellence across classrooms, grade levels, and content areas - Exceptional people leadership, including developing strong teachers and leaders, building accountability, and addressing underperformance directly and timely - The ability to build both a joyful and rigorous school culture that rallies staff, students, and families around an ambitious vision - Strong, strategic judgment and the ability to navigate high-stakes challenges with clarity, composure, urgency, and follow-through - Clear, confident communication paired with humility, self-awareness, and a hunger for feedback and continual growth **What you’ll be doing** In the Middle School Principal role, you will: - Set and execute an ambitious school-wide vision, establishing clear priorities and uniting leaders, teachers, staff, students, and families around a shared definition of excellence. - Build a joyful, safe, and intellectually rigorous school culture in which every student is known, supported, challenged, and inspired to grow. - Foster authentic and trusting relationships with staff, students, and families, creating a strong foundation for collaboration, belonging, and student success. - Define and uphold the highest standards of instructional excellence, ensuring strong content knowledge, purposeful planning, and high-quality implementation across classrooms, grade levels, and content areas. - Own schoolwide academic outcomes through a data-driven, results-oriented approach, monitoring progress, diagnosing gaps, and adjusting strategy across grade levels and content areas to drive 90%+ of students to grade-level mastery by year-end. - Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing school leadership team that effectively coaches teachers, manages performance, and drives strong academic, cultural, and operational outcomes. - Analyze academic, cultural, and behavioral data across the school, translating insights into strategic action plans with clear ownership, accountability, and follow-through. - Model a culture of problem-solving, ownership, and unwavering commitment to student achievement, setting the tone for excellence across the entire school community. - Lead the design and execution of schoolwide systems, routines, and structures that enable consistently strong execution and long-term success. **How does Zeta invest in you?** We offer great benefits: - Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision plans - Flexible spending accounts for eligible medical purchases and commuter expenses - 403(b) retirement plan; Zeta offers matching contributions toward your savings - Relocation support to help eligible candidates make the move to New York City We provide awesome perks: - Monthly stipend for wellness and lifestyle expenses – from gym memberships to salon appointments, concerts, and more - Four live therapy sessions per month through Talkspace and a free Headspace subscription - MacBook Air and specified monthly reimbursement for use of a mobile phone - Fully stocked team spaces with snacks and quality coffee to keep you fueled throughout the day - Zeta swag, team outings, and some of NYC’s finest sweet treats handpicked from our CEO - Books and resources for professional development We care deeply about your personal and professional growth: - Clear pathways to professional growth - Consistent feedback and support from managers and teammates - Community Circle practice to build and strengthen our sense of team - Interactive Mindfulness and DEIJ programming ## Skills ### Required - instructional leadership - data analysis - strategic planning - communication - problem-solving --- Source: [Apply at job-boards.greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/zetacharterschools/jobs/7996010003?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)